Vehicle recalls — page 324
- May 13, 2005Crash risk2005 Ducati Monster 1000, 2005 Ducati Monster 620, 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R and 1 other model — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE INCORRECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ROCKER ARM WAS INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION.
05V219000 · 117 units · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- May 13, 2005Crash risk1999–2005 Crane DR — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN MOBILE DRILL RIG CAB AND CHASSIS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' ON CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT WITH 4 AND 5 AXLE CONFIGURATION WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS OF 80,000 TO 120,000 POUNDS, DURING TESTING THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM THAT RELATES TO APPLICATION TIMING, RELEASE TIMING AND RESERVOIR VOLUME DID NOT PASS THE TEST RESULTS.
05V218000 · 131 units · CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
- May 13, 2005Safety2002–2005 Alfa Gold See YA — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V222000 · 320 units · ALFA LEISURE,INC.
- May 13, 2005Fire risk2004 Ducati ST3, 2004 Ducati ST4S, 2004 Ducati ST4S Abs — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE.
05V221000 · 622 units · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- May 13, 2005Safety2003–2006 Beaver Coach Marquis, 2003–2006 Beaver Coach Monterey, 2003–2006 Beaver Coach Patriot/thunder and 5 other models — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V223000 · 2K units · MONACO COACH CORPORATION
- May 12, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Accubuilt Van — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ON CERTAIN HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE VANS BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, ACCUBUILT ADDS AN ADDITIONAL POSITIVE LEAD WIRE FROM THE DUAL VEHICLE BATTERIES TO THE MOBILITY LIFT FOR OPERATING POWER. THE END CONNECTIONS FOR THE ADDED POWER WIRE CAN BECOME CORRODED WHICH CAN CAUSE INCREASED HEAT GENERATION IN THE WIRE AND CAN MELT THE PLASTIC COATING AND/OR THE PLASTIC CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE SHEATHING.
05V214000 · 51 units · ACCUBUILT, INC.
- May 12, 2005Safety2003–2005 Fleetwood American Dream, 2003–2005 Fleetwood American Eagle, 2003–2005 Fleetwood American Heritage and 1 other model — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V216000 · 186 units · FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
- May 12, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 International 5000, 2004–2005 International 9000 — Suspension
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V217000 · 26 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- May 12, 2005Crash risk2005 Crossroads Cruiser, 2005 Crossroads Zinger — Wheels
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH RFD WHEELS, THERE IS A DEFECTIVE WELD OF THE WHEELS' CENTER HUB TO THE WHEEL'S RIM.
05V215000 · 131 units · CROSSROADS RV
- May 12, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Pierce Arrow XT, 2004–2005 Pierce Dash, 2004–2005 Pierce Enforcer and 2 other models — Suspension
CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION?S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V220000 · 49 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- May 10, 2005Crash risk2003–2006 Setra S417 — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN 36-58 PASSENGER MOTOR COACHES, THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD MAY ILLUMINATE IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES EVEN THOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED.
05V229000 · 317 units · SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA
- May 9, 2005Safety2005–2006 Country Coach Affinity, 2003–2005 Country Coach Allure, 2004–2006 Country Coach Bus Conversion and 2 other models — Equipment
ON CERTAIN CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USE WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V209000 · 282 units · COUNTRY COACH INC
- May 9, 2005Fire risk2003–2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003–2005 Ford Cvpi — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN POLICE INTERCEPTORS (CVPI) AND COMMERCIAL HEAVY DUTY (TAXI) VEHICLES, AT EXTREMELY HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES, THE SOUND INSULATING PANEL, LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE UNDERBODY, COULD SAG AND POSSIBLY CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
05V206000 · 133K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- May 9, 2005Crash risk2000–2001 Van Hool C2045 — Latches/locks/linkages
CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." A MISMATCHING OF THE EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING COMPONENTS. THE EMERGENCY WINDOW LATCHING SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A CATCH THAT IS INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE LATCHING SYSTEM.
05V210000 · 150 units · VAN HOOL, N.V.
- May 9, 2005Safety2006 Blue Bird All American, 2006 Blue Bird Vision — Seats
CERTAIN MY 2006 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 9 AND APRIL 15, 2005. SEAT SPACING IN FRONT OF THE SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR FLIP UP SEAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED SPACING AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
05V211000 · 8 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- May 6, 2005Crash risk2004–2006 Blue Bird Vision — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN BLUE BIRD MY 2004-2006 VISION SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 24, 2003, AND APRIL 25, 2005. THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE DASH WARNING LIGHT WAS INCORRECTLY LABELED WITH THE CANADIAN VERSION WHICH USES SYMBOLS RATHER THAN WORDS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS.
05V204000 · 2K units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- May 6, 2005Crash risk2006 Keystone Cambridge — Wheels
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP A SEPARATION AT THE WELD BETWEEN THE CENTER PORTION OF THE WHEEL AND THE OUTER RIM.
05V201000 · 174 units · KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
- May 5, 2005Crash risk2005 American Ironhorse Legend, 2005 American Ironhorse Slammer, 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper — Suspension
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH SHOCK ABSORBERS MANUFACTURED BY PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION, INC. THE SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE A SPRING PLATE ASSEMBLY THAT WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN RESULTING IN THE SHOCK ABSORBER FAILING TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IN SOME INSTANCES COULD SUDDENLY DECOMPRESS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN OPERATION.
05V199000 · 199 units · AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
- May 5, 2005Crash risk2004 Buick Rainier, 2003–2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2003–2004 GMC Envoy and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.
05V198000 · 286K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- May 4, 2005Crash risk2005 Ford F-650 SD, 2005 Ford F750 — Wheels
ON CERTAIN CAB CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
05V202000 · 25 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- May 4, 2005Crash risk2002–2005 Mid Bus Guide — Seats
CERTAIN MID BUS MY 2002-2005 GUIDE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2002 AND APRIL 30, 2005. THESE BUSES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH-STYLE SINGLE PASSENGER SEATS HAVING A LOWER CUSHION SURFACE OF 24 INCHES IN WIDTH. THESE SEATS SHOULD HAVE A SEATING SURFACE OF ONLY 22 INCHES FOR A SIGNAL DESIGNATED SEATING POSITION. THESE SEATS DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
05V203000 · 48 units · MID BUS CORPORATION
- May 3, 2005Crash risk2005 Dutchmen Adirondack, 2005 Dutchmen Lite, 2005 Dutchmen Four Winds Express and 1 other model — Wheels
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RFD WHEELS, THERE IS A DEFECTIVE WELD OF THE WHEELS' CENTER HUB TO THE WHEEL'S RIM.
05V195000 · 434 units · DUTCHMEN MANUFACTURING, INC.
- May 3, 2005Fire risk2005 Kia Sportage — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE O-RING INTO THE INTERNAL VAPOR CHAMBER LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK AT FULL TANK CONDITIONS.
05V212000 · 10K units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- May 3, 2005Crash risk2002–2003 Eldorado E-Z Rider II — Vehicle Speed Control
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH JOHN DEERE 8.1 LITER COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT AND THROTTLE CAN UNEXPECTEDLY SURGE.
05V193000 · 24 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA, INC.
- May 3, 2005Fire risk2006 National RV Islander, 2006 National RV Tradewinds, 2005 National RV Tropi-Cal — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE FUSE THAT ISOLATES THE BATTERIES WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT LOCATION, LEAVING THE CABLE UNPROTECTED BETWEEN THE FUSE AND BATTERIES.
05V196000 · 336 units · NATIONAL RV, INC.
- May 3, 2005Fire risk2004 Indiana Concrete Mixer — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 FRONT DISCHARGE CONCRETE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND SUSPENSION, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V197000 · 46 units · INDIANA PHOENIX, INC.
- May 2, 2005Crash risk2002–2005 Collins Bantam, 2002–2005 Collins Grand Bantam, 2002–2005 Collins Super Bantam — Seats
CERTAIN COLLINS MY 2002-2005 BANTAM, SUPER BANTAM, AND GRAND BANTAM MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 22, 2002, AND APRIL 27, 2005. THESE BUSES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH-STYLE SINGLE PASSENGER SEATS HAVING A LOWER CUSHION SURFACE OF 24 INCHES IN WIDTH. THESE SEATS SHOULD HAVE A SEATING SURFACE OF ONLY 22 INCHES FOR A SIGNAL DESIGNATED SEATING POSITION. THESE SEATS DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION.
05V192000 · 272 units · COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
- May 2, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Eldorado Amerivan — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS, THE RUBBER FUEL LINE MAY COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
05V194000 · 39 units · ELDORADO NATIONAL
- Apr 29, 2005Crash risk2003 Mack CX — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THERE IS A SLACK ON THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY'S ADJUSTER AND IT IS INTERFERING WITH THE AXLE HOUSING.
05V213000 · 56 units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Apr 29, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 — Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT MY 2004 AND 2005 SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 13, 2004, AND MARCH 1, 2005. DUE TO SOFTWARE COMMUNICATION CONFLICTS, THE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES SUCH AS THE FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS OR THE STOP SIGNAL ARM MAY NOT WORK OR MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD REQUIREMENTS OF 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, AND STANDARD 131, SCHOOL BUS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY DEVICES.
05V191000 · 49 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Apr 29, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Champion Challenger, 2004–2005 Champion Crusader — Equipment
ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER VACUUM PUMP BRACKETS, THE BRACKETS COULD BREAK.
05V174000 · 75 units · CHAMPION BUS, INC.
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2003–2004 Elite Gooseneck — Wheels
ON CERTAIN LIVE STOCK TRAILERS, THE ALUMINUM WHEEL DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE THREAD ENGAGEMENT AND COULD POSSIBLY COME OFF OF THE TRAILER.
05V180000 · 6 units · ELITE TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 Mack CT, 2005–2006 Mack CXN — Steering
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES BUILT WITH SHEPPARD MODEL M100 STEERING GEAR, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PADS, WHICH ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME RAIL, MAY FAIL.
05V178000 · 3K units · MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2005 Hyundai Elantra, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon — Steering
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THREADED PORTIONS OF THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLY'S LEFT AND RIGHT INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN INTERNAL CRACKS IN THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE.
05V187000 · 277 units · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2002–2006 International 7400, 2002–2006 International 7500, 2002–2006 International 7600 and 3 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR OPERATED FIFTH WHEEL SLIDES AND AN MSVA 7-PACK ACCESSORY CONTROLLER, THE 7-PACK CAN ALLOW WATER TO CONTAMINATE ITS CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE CONTROL.
05V188000 · 5K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 28, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Kenworth C500, 2004–2005 Kenworth T2000, 2004–2005 Kenworth T600 and 6 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V189000 · 1K units · PACCAR INCORPORATED
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Coachmen Sportscoach Legend — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH AMETEK NGI GAUGES. THE AIR GAUGES ARE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND THE LOW AIR WARNING INDICATOR MAY BE ACTIVATED WHEN ACTUAL AIR RESERVOIR PRESSURE READINGS ARE BELOW THE REQUIRED RANGE OF 60 TO 65 PSI.
05V173000 · 40 units · COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Apr 28, 2005Fire risk1998 Spartan GA41L-3162, 2004 Spartan GA41M-2142, 2004 Spartan GA42M-2142 and 1 other model — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SUSPENSION HAD TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V175000 · 11 units · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Volvo VHD84B — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUXILIARY LIFT AXLE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' AN AUXILIARY AIR TANK REQUIRED FOR THE AUXILIARY LIFT AXLE WAS NOT INSTALLED.
05V179000 · 22 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 International 5000, 2005–2006 International 7000, 2005–2006 International 8000 and 1 other model — Wheels
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
05V186000 · 197 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 28, 2005Fire risk2005 Fleetwood Orbit, 2005 Fleetwood Pegasus, 2005 Fleetwood Resort 18CK and 2 other models — Equipment
CERTAIN TOWABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS WERE BUILT WITHOUT A BEDROOM EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW.
05V181000 · 129 units · FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER, INC.
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2005 Kia Spectra — Steering
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY.
05V183000 · 368 units · KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 27, 2005Crash risk1998–2002 Freightliner FS-65, 2003 Freightliner FS-65 School Bus Chassis, 1998–2003 Freightliner MB-45 and 4 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
CERTAIN 1998-2003 MY FREIGHTLINER FS-65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS AND MB-45, MB-55, AND XB SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS, AND THOMAS BUILT BUS: MVP-ER AND MVP-EF SCHOOL BUS AND NON-SCHOOL BUS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES AND EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL-MOGAL 12 AND 24 VOLT FUEL LIFT PUMPS. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
05V205000 · 16K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Apr 27, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Terex Advance Cement Mixer — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CEMENT TRUCKS, MODELS 61010.5-185-0, 61011-197-0, 61011-200-9, 61211-200-9, 61211-205-9, 61211-230-22, 6610-197-0, 6811-185-0, 81011-197-0, 61010.5-185-0, 61211-200-9, THE SUSPENSION HAD TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V176000 · 269 units · TEREX ADVANCE MIXER, INC
- Apr 27, 2005Crash risk2005 BMW R 1200 ST, 2005 BMW R1200 GS, 2005 BMW R1200 RT — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.
05V172000 · 500 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 27, 2005Fire risk2000–2003 Freightliner Freightliner, 2000–2003 Thomas MVP, 2000–2003 Western Star Western Star — Engine and Engine Cooling
CERTAIN MY 2000-2003 FREIGHTLINER, THOMAS MVP SCHOOL BUS AND WESTERN STARS TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 19, 2000, AND MARCH 30, 2005, AND EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO COOLANT HEATERS, MODEL DBW 2010, ASSEMBLED WITH WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, P/N 303046/26533A. THE STAINLESS STEEL BURNER TUBE IS MADE OUT OF A MATERIAL THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V207000 · 248 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Apr 27, 2005Crash risk2002–2005 Thomas ER, 2002–2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner ER — Vehicle Speed Control
CERTAIN MY 2002-2005 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER ER SCHOOL BUSES AND ER TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2002 AND FEBRUARY 2005 AND EQUIPPED WITH JOHN DEERE 8.1L COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES MODELS HFN01 AND HFN03. THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT AND THROTTLE CAN UNEXPECTEDLY SURGE. THESE UNITS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.
05V208000 · 153 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Apr 27, 2005Crash risk2005 Hyundai Tucson — Electronic Stability Control
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
05V177000 · 349 units · HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Apr 27, 2005Crash risk2005 Freightliner American Lafrance, 2005 Freightliner Century ST, 2005 Freightliner Columbia and 2 other models — Wheels
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
05V185000 · 4K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Apr 26, 2005Fire risk2002–2005 Travel Supreme Motorhome — Equipment
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE SYSTEMS' AQUA-HOT AND HYDRO-HOT WATER HEATERS, WHICH USES WEBASTO BURNER TUBES, THE BURNER TUBES DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V147000 · 450 units · TRAVEL SUPREME, INC.